It was gorgeous in NJ too. Clear, sunny skies, low humidity and highs in the low 80s. Couldn't ask for more perfect weather for a day off. Today it's back to being hazy, hot and humid. The three H's NJ is known for this time of year.

FYI! If anyone is interested, Fred Thompson will be on Jay Leno Tonight at 11:35pm, guess you all know I'm a Big Fred Fan!!!

Yup yup yup


LOL well mom pretty much thinks kick the scanner .lol


Tell me about terrified .lmao




Mom was scared to death to try in move our stuff off the old thing and move it to the new .lol

then got even more scared when she had to swipe it and partition it


she come in my room and said after she got it done

Just call me geek .

haha

we got that at least .

I wish we could do that dang scanner though lol


any techno ppl here .

I took my granson Parker to the pool today, and I was on a float with him in the baby pool. Parker wasn't on the float, just me, and I completely lost my balance and over and under I went, in the baby pool!! Parker, who is 19 months old, laughed so hard, and everyone else too! I guess that goes to show ya to be careful even when you're an adult in a baby pool on a kid's float!

Television's "Mr. Wizard" dies at 89

LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- Don Herbert, who as television's "Mr. Wizard" introduced generations of young viewers to the joys of science, died Tuesday. He was 89.

Herbert, who had bone cancer, died at his suburban Bell Canyon home, said his son-in-law, Tom Nikosey.

The rest of the article can be read here.

Nice going!! Sorry to laugh!! But seriously, I hope you're okay!

I know! I read that this morning too!
I used to watch that show all the time when I was a kid. How come every time I tried to do what Mr. Wizard and the kid did, it didn't come out quite right??!!

Kathy, I too have a grandson named Parker!! How cool is that? Until you mentioned yours, I haven't heard of any other Parkers. Mine is 6 years old. Since he lives out of state I only get to see him twice a year.

Lauren

I am a FREDHEAD too. Both as an actor and a politician. He reminds me of an older Dr. Phil! LOL!

I actually watched his interview on Leno and thought he was excellent. HOWEVER, I tuned in because TOBY KEITH was on- - besides Vincent, he's my #1 guy.

Also, so very sad about Mr. Wizard- I watched him faithfully and he truly imparted in me my love for science. He was the coolest. I was fortunate enough to have a 7th grade science teacher who was just as awesome - - every kid should have teachers like them.

Did you see him on Jay Leno last night? I fell asleep, but my hubby, tony watched it! There ya go, good people agree!!! Fred is the Man!! Besides Bobby, of course!!

I caught it but only watched half when they started talking Iran .I ran and turned the channel .lol

War stuff gives me a headache.

also I think closer to the election it'll be him and John Edward going head to head .

I think obama and hilly will zone them selves outta the race.with they're bickering toward each other .
I don't know about the other canadates .


but for sure on those

Whoo Hooo NS! That is funny!

In elvis voice

Thank u thankyou very much.

I know VDO will hate me for this, but ANYONE but Hillary! Trouble is she's intelligent and a great politician, but I hate how they moved here and suddenly she's a NYer let alone a NY Senator. I can't get over this feeling that she laughs at everyone's foolishness and is the biggest phoney. You can keep the Clintons.

FREDHEADS UNITE! LOL!

Even though I am a democrat I agree there .

No no one hates ya you've got your own opinion on these politicians like us all.

as long as somebody actually does they're job this time I'll be happy whom ever it would be as president.

democrat or republican.

In my opinion, I don't think the USA is ready for a woman president...just yet. I would really love it if Rudy Gullani (I'm not sure if I spelled his last name right) wins! Its offical he is running, isn't he? I really don't watch too much news on tv because most of the time its really depressing!

You know Dawn, I bet ya it will be between Fred and Rudy!! I guess we will see??

I'm fine with that! Fred would be my 2nd choice! But I have this gut feeling when all is said and done. Election Night 2008 it will be Rudy Vs. Hilary!

My husband had a pretty good quote about politics, " There is no common sense anymore." Quote by, Tony Rodgers, June 13, 2007. I was impressed!

The is just an FYI for all of you who have kids and grandkids. I tried to copy and paste the article here. But it didn't work properly. So I just typed it here for you all.

"Thomas and Friends" railway toys recalled

WASHINGTON (Reuters) ~ More than 1 million of the popular "Thomas & Friends wooden railway toys made in China are being voluntarily recalled because some
may contain lead paint, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Wednesday.

About 1.5 million wooden vehicles, buildings and other train- set parts for young children are being recalled, the CPSC said in a statement. The toys were sold in the United States from January 2005 through June 2007, the statement said.

Lead is toxic and can pose a serious health risk to young children who often put objects in their mouths. Children under 6 are most at risk.

The CPSC and RC2 Corp., the Oak Brook, Illinois-based company that imports "Thomas & Friends" toys, said there had been no reports of illness or injuries linked to the recall.

The recall of toys made in China follows a series of health scandals in the United States involving food, drugs and other products imported from China, from poisoned cough syrup to tainted toothpaste and pet food.

"Consumers should take the recalled toys away from young children immediately and contact RC2 Corp. for a replacement toy," the CPSC said.

I got this information off of the Yahoo News.

Thanks a bunch, Dawn!! You know Parker loves Thomas and any kind of train!! Kathy

No problem Kathy! You can never be too careful when it comes to things like this. Jackie was never into Thomas The Train and Friends, but my nephew Elijah sure does love those toys!

Is anyone else getting a ton of viewer surveys from NBC? When I first joined the board I got a couple of them. Was thrilled that they would be interested in my opinion and then nothing.

In the last two months I am averaging at least one every week or so, occasionally more frequently. Most of the shows they're asking questions about are from Bravo (Project Runway, Shear Genius, Top Chef, Kathy Griffin, Top Design) and I've had a couple for USA Network (Starter Wife, 4400) and one for a SciFi show I didn't watch. I've actually gotten two about Shear Genius, one before it aired and another today after the fact. Haven't gotten anything about an actual NBC show, just the satellite networks.

Certainly hoping they ask about Criminal Intent when it gets closer to the air dates. I'll give them a sweet earful for that one in the free response screens:

"It's appointment TV. I absolutely rearrange my schedule just to catch it."
"I won't schedule tests I would have to grade for the night it's on."
"Watch it in first run and then again to follow up and catch details I might have missed the first four times I watched."
"Unplug the telephone just for that hour."

I'm open to suggestions if you would like to add something to the list!

I haven't gotten one of those in a long time .

I wander if they forgot about me .lol
Yes that 's a good Idea unplug phone .lol
unfortunately someone would be P%%%% if we did that .

and I got the postage worked out for my vdo letter ect.


and I already have it addressed .

just have ta stick stamps on it .


I don't know when mom will take it out maybe monday .


kinda nervous now and hopeful .lol
.

and I have put in the card


We at nbc forum /ci wish you a very good bday .



Was that ok It incompuses everyone here.

Mod hat off....this board member says thanks for including the board in your birthday card.

Peachy

This member says thank you too, NS! That was very very generous of you.
I am excited for you, and I have my fingers crossed. Good for you, taking the bull by the horns, as it were!
Mari

um.......


hi!

NAYDI!

Naydi! (Channels 'Shane') Naydi, come back! Come back, Naydi! I think you had to leave....
Mari

Naydi! Yo, woman where have you been??? I was begining to think that life had swallowed you up for good! Glad it hasn't!

Peachy

Hi my peepoooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!! I just spent too much time writing to someone, so I have to go get dressed to head out for my midnight in Chinatown plans and can't really write anything of any worth here right now... BUT, until I can come back tomorrow:

sic semper tyrannis

Nay, we will take any short visit from you! I'm gonna count the hours until you return!
Mari

FYI anyone who cares, Ellen Degenerous won the daytime emmy over the View!! I love to watch Ellen when I can.

Hey gal glad to see your still with us .

hope you get a bit of time soon to catch up with us .

Your all very welcome I thought it would be a nice gesture from us all if I sent with the forum mentioned a bday card he'll probably get a kick of it .
mom thought it was a neat card .it does kinda look like him .lol
at least thats what I think .
as for me I got everything I'm able to cross crossed .lol
except eyes never been able to pull that one off .

they can however go different directions on my bad sinus days.lol

I'll let cha know when I have for sure sent it . and we can do a count down. lmao

I love her show, too. Glad she won. :-)

OK by me! Thanks!

Me too! Alot better than if Rosie was still on the View!!! I'm glad for Ellen, she's so funny, and generous, from what I read!!

It's so quiet in here you can hear a pin drop .

more like crash .lol


and kathy it was cool that ellen won .

she's hillarious.

We had a busy day, running errands. Had to buy a new refrigerator today, since our old one died. Not exactly fun, but had to be done. After errands, just kicked back and enjoyed time with my husband. It's been a lovely, relaxing day.

Peachy

My day was a good day, too; although pretty busy. We had our annual spring garage sale all day yesterday and this morning. My mother moved from an apartment to an assisted living facility in January and our basement has been filled with her stuff. Don't know how one person can have so much stuff in a small apartment! The weather has been beautiful and we did real well.

After the garage sale was over, hubby and I went to our oldest granddaughter's graduation party. Good time to see family and friends.

After watching the Cleveland Indians lose to Atlanta I have just been lounging and doing nothing. Nice relaxing way to end the day.

Hey EB! I sent in my photos, tony and I picked out the ones for each page of the book. The publisher e-mailed me and said we did a great job with the illustrations, so now it has been sent to the main ilustrator and then to the publisher and then, back to me to ok it or make changes if needed or if I want. So complicated, but by the grace of God, it will all be worth it. I'll know alot more the 2'nd book!! Just wanted to let ya know whrer the book stands. Thanks EB, for being interested and excited for me! Your a sweet lady! Kathy

Had the same kind of a day, also caught up on my emails. Sorry aboutyour refrigerator, same thing happened to us 2 years ago. what a mess, plus had to buy a new on right away. I even had problems with that! ci lover88

Mom's little iguana Mel died last night. So we had to bury her this morning. She was never totally healthy. Will miss her, but better gone than in pain. Other than that the day was slow, no fire calls. Also for a change no thunderstorms. Supossed to get more humid and in the 90's Sunday-Wednesday at least.

I know reptiles can be tough to keep because of their specialized diets and they don't always respond well to veterinary care. I'm sure your mom did everything she could for Mel. She's in my thoughts.

A friend's "little iguana" has grown into a four foot long B-movie dinosaur in such a short time and still has the quirky personality s/he had when s/he was a wee baby. Still not sure if Spike's a boy or a girl though.

Mom's first iguana Harley was given to her when she(Harley) was about 3 years old, and she was already over three feet! She lived till over 10 years, which in captivity is rare. She died at over 4 and half feet, and over 20 lbs. She went to the bathroom over the shower drain, because in the wild they go in water. Mom would keep paper in the shower and then just throw it away. She had to roam of the apartment, she would even crawl into Mom's bed to snuggle with her!! No kidding, they are very affectiate creatures. We would walk Harley on a leash, if for no other reason than to watch people's faces!!
Mel was only approx. 2 feet when she died. She was never big enough to roam the house, but she would sit on our shoulders, and had a leash to go with us outside.

To all of you dads out there on our boards, I would like to wish you a very Happy Father's Day and also wish one to VDO. May it be a great day for all!!

I second that, Happy Father's Day to all dads and to my dad who is watching over me from Heaven with my Mom!! Have great day, DADS!!!

I was about to post this on the off-topic thread, but I guess it is safe to put it here: Happy Father's Day!